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Ezra 8:20 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ezra 8:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 8 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinims: all of them were expressed by name.”
Ezra 8:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 8:20
Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the Levites—the נְתִינִים (Netinim, 'given ones/dedicated ones') originated when דָּוִיד (David) and הַשָּׂרִים (hasarim, the princes) formalized temple support roles, possibly incorporating Gibeonite woodcutters and water-carriers (Joshua 9:27) plus war captives into permanent service class. The עֲבוֹדַת הַלְוִיִּם (avodat haLeviyyim, service of the Levites) means they functioned as Levitical assistants, freeing Levites for teaching, music, and gatekeeping by handling menial labor.Two hundred and twenty Nethini...
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Cross-References for Ezra 8:20
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“the children of Hasupha”
“and of the priests”
“the priests”
“[and] his brothers the Nethinim”
“I beg you also”